The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect, study, display, and conserve trees and other plants from around the world to inspire learning, foster enjoyment, benefit communities, encourage action, and enhance the environment.

About

Sector:

Service Area: Regional

Address

4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle IL 60532

The Youth Volunteer Program is a great way to get service hours, learn about STEM college and career information, and…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Internships
Audiences
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youth
9th Grade Students / Youth
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Get your kids and entire family immersed in science, nature, and trees at one of the many hands-on programs at The Mo…

Themes
Outdoor Learning, Art, Science, Seasons, Baking, Tram Rides, Health
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
General Public/Family
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Educators can register for an optional extension of their selected bundle for a nominal fee that includes a live, one…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Plants, Seasons, Pollintators, Seeds, Life Cycles, Adaptations, Ecosystems, Plant Growth & Reproduction, Plant Careers
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Grant funding
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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The Morton Arboretum has developed several new and free digital resources for you to download by request. These bundl…

Themes
Air Quality, Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Outdoor Learning...
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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This summer, unlock your child’s imagination with interactive outdoor adventures among 1,700 acres of trees at The …

Themes
Outdoor Learning, STEM
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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“Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers” introduces students to plant professionals.

Themes
Air Quality, Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Environmental Justice...
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Audiences
6th Grade Students / Youth
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youth
9th Grade Students / Youth
10th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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The mission of Little Trees is to help young children develop a deep and meaningful relationship with the natural wor…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Water, The Little Trees curriculum is seasonally based and interest driven.
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
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Spark curiosity about science, nature, and art with one of the many programs available to school groups and classroom…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Cycles, Ecosystems, Habitats, Seasons, Bugs, Trees, Plants
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Field trips
Grant funding
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Supplement your classroom with these hands-on resources developed by teachers, for teachers.

Themes
Air Quality, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM, Water, Trees, animal & animal adaptations, scientific tools, invasive species
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Invite the experts from The Morton Arboretum into your classroom for a fun learning experience.

Themes
Trees, Seasons, Plants, Habitats
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Whether exploring a newfound hobby or digging deeper into plants and nature, adults of all ages have a myriad of ways…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Food Systems/Nutrition, Outdoor Learning, STEM...
Offerings
Direct teaching
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Audiences
Pre-Service Educators/College Students
Teachers/Administrators
Informal Educators
General Public/Family
Senior Citizensmore...
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